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Deb Balzer (@DebBalzer)

Deb Balzer is a Senior Communications Specialist at Mayo Clinic. She began her career as a TV news producer in Rochester, NY, before joining CONUS Communications, a pioneering national news satellite organization. She also field produced for ABC, CNN, the Rachael Ray Show and Farmers’ Almanac TV. Joining Mayo Clinic in 2015, Deb writes, produces and collaborates on medical stories with Mayo Clinic’s leading experts, providing trusted health and medical information to help patients.

Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 tips to ditch junk food for a healthier diet

The steady stream of holiday cookies and treats may have slowed, but for millions of Americans, the appetite for high-fat, sodium-laden sweets continues. Making the[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 8, 2019
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Flu cases on the rise

Thirteen children have died from flu-like symptoms, and cases of flu are rising across the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As the[...]

By Deb Balzer • January 7, 2019
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Resist taking unnecessary antibiotics

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health care, food production and security, and life expectancy, according to the Centers for Disease Control[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 31, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Who should get the HPV vaccine and why?

The Food and Drug Administration approval of 9-valent HPV, an HPV vaccine, to include people ages 27–45  is a “game-changer in the strategy to protect the health of[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 24, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: How to tell if your child should stay home or go to school

As cold and flu season gets underway, many parents and care givers may be faced with the difficult task of deciding when to keep their child[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 17, 2018
Women’s Wellness: Are women with hot flashes at risk of sleep apnea?

Menopausal symptoms can be annoying, but did you ever think they could be life-threatening? A Mayo Clinic study found some common menopausal symptoms may be linked to obstructive[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 13, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Flaxseed – tiny seed, nutritional powerhouse

Nearly 1 in every 3 American adults has high levels of lipoprotein cholesterol, also known as "LDL" or "bad cholesterol." Lifestyle changes can lower your bad cholesterol[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 12, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Respiratory syncytial virus infection can lead to bronchiolitis in infants

Bronchiolitis is a viral infection that causes an inflammation of the small airways in the lungs. It can affect people of all ages, but the[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 10, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why the ‘bulletproof coffee’ trend isn’t a magic bullet

Do you take your coffee black or with cream and sugar? How about with butter and coconut oil? A current diet trend blends butter, coconut oil[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 6, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Keeping perspective on acute flaccid myelitis

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says it continues to receive reports of children with acute flaccid myelitis (AFM). "Acute flaccid myelitis is[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 3, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Is your child’s sore throat actually strep throat?

A sore throat is a common symptom of an upper respiratory infection such as a cold or flu. It's also a symptom of a bacterial[...]

By Deb Balzer • December 3, 2018
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Complications from the flu can be fatal

The 2018 flu season is expected to get active in the U.S. over the coming weeks. Health officials hope to avoid a repeat of the[...]

By Deb Balzer • November 26, 2018
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